All Obituaries

Tim A. Decker, 71 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. Born on August 31, 1947 in Canton to the late James and Margaret Decker, he graduated from Wadsworth High School then enlisted into the Army Reserves. Tim earned is bachelors degree from Kent State University and retired from Goodyear after 35 years of service. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joann (Klykun) Decker; sons, Keith (Amanda), Brad and Brian Decker; daughters Kristin (Erik) Jones and Leah...

Barbara Lee, 80 of Clinton died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Chapel Hill Community, Canal Fulton. Barbara was born May 11, 1938 in Clinton, Ohio to the late Elza and Anna (Schmidt) Lee.  She was a retired nurse and a member of SS Philip & James Catholic Church, Canal Fulton and the former St. George Catholic Church, Clinton.  Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 10, 2018 at SS Philip & James Catholic Church, 412 High St. North, Canal Fulton with Fr. Kevin...

Peggy M. Bennett, 88, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2018. She was born in Spencer, W. Va and moved to Ohio with her family as a teenager. Peggy attended Akron Garfield High School and after graduation worked for Salfield Publishing Company in Akron. Married to Wilford Bennett for just over 60 year she was a very loving and caring wife and mother. We will all miss her dearly. Peggy is survived by children, James (Debbie) Bennett of Diamond, OH, Patricia (Herb) Nicholson of Canal Fulton,...

Mary L. Miner, 95 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born in Akron to the late William and Catherine Leffler she had been an area resident all of her life. Mary was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church, volunteered for many organizations, was an avid crotcheter, enjoyed puzzles and most importantly loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William; grandson, Daniel Miner and eight siblings. Mary...

Ethan James Montgomery was born and passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert and Jacqueline Montgomery. Ethan is survived by his parents, Joseph and Angela (Bedford) Montgomery; siblings, Spencer, Sophia, Lila and Liam; grandparents, Douglas and Barbara Bedford. Mass of Christian Burial will be held MONDAY, December 3, 2018, 10:00am at SS Philip and James Catholic Church, 412 High St. North, Canal Fulton, Fr. Kevin McCaffrey celebrant. Burial...

Chastity Lynn Wilson, 35, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 24, 2018. Born in Barberton she had been an area resident all of her life. Chastity is survived by her mother, Shelby Wilson; sisters, Tona and Brittany DeLong; children, Mason and Madison Green; numerous other relatives and friends. A special thank you to her stepfather, David DeLong for all that he has done for Chastity. Private Services were held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations can be...

After a lifetime of service, Vernon A. Rohr, 94, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, went home to the Lord on November 22, 2018. He was born in Canal Fulton on May 16, 1924, to the late James and Marguerite Rohr. Vern attended SS Philip & James School and graduated from Canal Fulton High School in 1942. Vern ran the family farm for many years before he bought a NAPA franchise in North Canton, Ohio. The franchise was first known as Workman’s Auto Parts until Vern bought out his partner and...

Douglas Seifert, age 60, of Canal Fulton passed away at home Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by the ones he loved after a long courageous four year battle with cancer. Doug was employed by Central States Cans, Crown Cork & Seal, and then Sonoco out of Chicago as a maintenance technician/line designer for 25 years. He was born in Massillon to the late Dale H. Seifert and Janet (Heather) Seifert. Doug was preceded in death by his father Dale H. Seifert and his baby brother David D....

Hollings "Hollie" M. Belcher, 69 of Canal Fulton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 16, 2018. Hollie had been a Canal Fulton area resident for 46 years, earning a BS from Kent State University and Masters from the University of Akron. He was veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. Hollie was a teacher at Manchester and School Administrator for Northwest and Norton and a longtime member and elder at Canal Fulton Christian Fellowship. Hollie...

Herbert Allen Blachly, 78, passed away Thursday, November 15th. He was the second son of the late Ray and Mary Blachly, born October 18, 1940 in Franklin Township. In 1941, the family purchased a farm on Strausser Road in Lawrence Township where five more children were born. He was fully involved in the constant work of running the family farm. He was baptized at an early age through the Church of Christ. Herb was a 1958 graduate of Northwest High School, received his bachelor's degree...